Below are examples of postings
where my reviews of your films would appear – Monthly Film Chronicles (which I
began in September 2013), the 31st and 32nd RVCQ and the Filmography
of Kim Nguyen (see under label Filmmaker’s
Page for others).

I began my blog on January 19th
2011 and I have covered every major film festival plus a lot of smaller ones
since. As you can see I do films of all genres – long, medium and short and I
want to do as many as I can especially focusing on lesser known but deserving
greater recognition. It goes without saying that the festivals often schedule
two or more equally deserving films at the same time, thus necessitating, missing
one. Another is when life says “no you can’t go today!” Such is the case with this year’s RVCQ. On
January 8th, on my way home from the opening performance of the 5th
edition of Bouge d’Ici dance festival, I slipped on the ice and suffered two
fractures on my right shoulder. After nearly a month convalescing at Residence
Solomon on Décarie Boulevard, I went home on February 3rd.Due to the higher risk of falling again, I am
keeping my outings to just what I really need (appointments, personal errands
etcetera) and doing as much coverage from home as I can (on-line access, DVD screeners
etcetera). Thank you in advance for your consideration.

For 10 days beginning with Podz ’s Miraculum on February 20
(at Imperial Cinema) till March 01st 2014, more than 300 films,
representing the ‘cream of the crop’ for Quebec Cinema for the prior year will
be screened at the Judith-Jasmin Annexe Pavilion, Cinémathèque Québécoise, Grande
Bibliothèque and the Cineplex Odeon Quartier Latin. In addition, there will be 97
premieres, 25 free events. Returning this year, theRendez-vous Pro (February
26 till 28) for industry professionals, Soirées Bell Tapis Bleu, Rendez-vous
with the Jutras and Grandes Primeurs Documentaires.

Below find a run-down of all the films seen at this year’s
festival. As time permits a more elaborate critique (features only) will appear
under the label “Film Box-Office.” They will be identified with the RVCQ 2014
logo. Updates will appear on a frequent basis (hopefully once a day) so please
visit frequently.

Émilie Gamelin (born Marie-Émilie-Eugène Tavernier
1800, died 1851)founded the
Sisters of Providence in 1844. For over 150 years, with selflessness and compassion,
they have cared for the impoverished and marginal elements of society.
Profoundly influential and despite their average age of 85, they have not lost
their fervent desire to extend their caring arms. This is a spiritually
uplifting film that should inspire everyone to be better men and women so that
good triumphs over evil.

Gaston
Miron (1928-1996) was an important poet, writer and editor of the Quebec Quiet
Revolution. He believed that in order for a ‘people’ (culture) to survive it
must develop a mythology. He set out through his poetry and writing to give
Quebec a mythology for its future, thus intimately linking his work with its
destiny. Using archival footage, often treated with experimental techniques, with Miron’s words and voice, Beaulieu has
created a film that sublimely ponders the prospects for the survival of Quebec
culture (and by extension that of other nationalities) threatened by
globalisation.

This
observational non-judgemental documentary examines and explores the
relationship between the manual labourer and his machine. Integrating some
scripted sequences, Côté touches on man’s need to work and the questions of
alienation, despair and the psychology of the factory worker in today’s
high-tech world.

Animated. Two co-existent worlds, connected by a well – a rich
world above and a desolate one below. An adventurous girl in the world above
and an inventive boy in the world below connect through the well, exchange
gifts and become friends.

A group of preteens playing ‘normally’ in a upper middle
class suburb – hanging out in the park, riding their bikes and messing with
each other. But beneath the veneer of ‘normalcy’ there is a growing violent
tension slowly reaching the breaking point.

11-year-old Delphis lives in an underprivileged
neighbourhood. Calling himself ‘the Hurricane’ he lives by his own rules and
answers to no one. He takes what he wants with no regards. A crude black comedy
that deals with social status.

Since May 1st 1982, in the small town of
Kennesaw Georgia it is compulsory for all of its citizens to own at least one
firearm with ammunition. Filmmaker has constructed a provocative
cinematic-essay that examines the feelings and attitudes of its citizens just
over 30 years since the ordinance has been passed.

As with every Sunday, since their arrival in Quebec, a
modest Pakistani family have a picnic at a perfect vantage point for watching
planes land at Dorval Airport. This week is somewhat special. It is only the
fifth time the Concord is scheduled to arrive. As well, every member will learn
a valuable lesson.

Bernard,
a socially awkward man in his 40s, aspires to become a Master Chef for the
Mollusc Club, but his mussels do not stay open. With only one more chance left, will he find help with Sophie, his new neighbour?
She is a beautiful mermaid with a wooden leg.

When Thomas, who plays
the lead in a commedia dell’arte theatre play, shows up with only 15 minutes to
curtain, he finds himself doubting his abilities as an actor. Does he leave or
stay for one last performance?

Côte-Nord born Alexandre Fatta mixes surrealism and pop-art in these two
experimental animated films that explore the alienation, solitude,
dehumanization and agony of today’s consumerist society. Collage-style that
recalls Andy Warhol and Monty Python.

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